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Question #: 193
Topic #: 6
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic or shortcoming of packet filtering gateways?

  • A. The source and destination addresses, protocols, and ports contained in the IP packet header are the only information that is available to the router in making a decision whether or not to permit traffic access to an internal network.
  • B. They don't protect against IP or DNS address spoofing.
  • C. They do not support strong user authentication.
  • D. They are appropriate for medium-risk environment.
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
Packet filtering firewalls use routers with packet filtering rules to grant or deny access based on source address, destination address, and port.
They offer minimum security but at a very low cost, and can be an appropriate choice for a low-risk environment.
Source: TIPTON, Harold F. & KRAUSE, Micki, Information Security Management Handbook, 4th edition (volume 1), 2000, CRC Press, Chapter 3, Secured
Connections to External Networks (page 60).

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mejt
6 months ago
I think this question needs paraphrasing.. It says, "NOT a characteristic or shortcoming of.."
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